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Tsikhanouskaya says Russia is ‘testing how far it can go’ before EU reactsPolitics

Belarusian opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya says change in Russia could begin with change in Belarus. She argues that Belarus’s opposition movement is “more consolidated” than its Russian counterpart and that Russia is testing how far it can go before the EU responds.

Eeuronews
Macron denies CIA warned France of Russian drone attackWorld

French President Emmanuel Macron rejected claims that the CIA had warned France about a possible Russian drone operation targeting southern Europe. He also pledged to send “military assets” to protect the Yanbu site, a key part of Saudi Arabia’s energy infrastructure.

Eeuronews
Why Russia has Europe on edge | Front BurnerWorld

Russia appears to be escalating its provocations toward NATO. Is the alliance being baited into responding, and what could happen if it strikes back?

CCBC News
Viral NATO video falsely framed as ‘war propaganda’ against RussiaWorld

A NATO video circulating online is being falsely presented as “war propaganda” meant to prepare the public for an imminent war with Russia. NATO actually released the footage in July 2024 for its 75th anniversary, but its original context has been removed. The claim comes as European leaders warn of increasing Russian hybrid threats, including alleged drone, cyber and sabotage activity.

FFrance 24 English
Is Europe entering a new era of threat from Russia?World

The programme examines the pressure on Germany’s Friedrich Merz after a local election defeat and a wave of warnings across Europe about new threats from Russia. Emmanuel Macron, Donald Tusk and senior intelligence officials have spoken about Russia’s hybrid warfare against the West, including sabotage and cyber-security threats.

BBBC News
How is Europe dealing with ‘hybrid war’? | Inside StoryWorld

Europe says it is facing attacks across multiple fronts, including explosive-laden drones, sabotage, political interference and cyberattacks, and blames Russia as its war with Ukraine continues. Russia denies responsibility. The programme examines how hybrid war differs from military conflict and how countries can respond.

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France’s Macron warns of Russian ‘hybrid’ attacks, seeks stronger energy defencePolitics

Months before France’s presidential election, fuel costs driven up by the wars in Iran and Ukraine have pushed the country toward crisis. President Emmanuel Macron brought major party presidential candidates together at the presidential palace to address public anger and energy threats, warning of possible Russian “hybrid attacks.”

FFrance 24 English
Fears of Russian hybrid attacks across Europe increasingWorld

Russia’s escalating aggression appears to be moving toward hybrid warfare, prompting new warnings about so-called “accidental” attacks on NATO allies. European leaders are increasingly speaking out, while the approaching winter could see Moscow intensify efforts to test NATO’s resolve.

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Is Russia planning to attack a Nato country?World

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has suggested that Russia may be preparing drone and missile strikes against Poland and other Nato countries on the alliance’s eastern flank. The video examines why the warning has emerged, concerns over Russian hybrid attacks and sabotage in Europe, and how likely an attack might be.

BBBC News
Macron to convene G7 on energy, warning of 'Russian aggression'Politics

French President Emmanuel Macron is set to convene the G7 on energy and is calling for a “protection plan” against what he describes as Russian hybrid attacks. He says the nature of Russian aggression and threats in Europe is changing.

Eeuronews
Macron convenes French party leaders as soaring energy prices put focus on wars in Iran and UkrainePolitics

French President Emmanuel Macron has brought party leaders together at the Élysée as soaring energy prices shift attention to the economic fallout from the wars in Iran and Ukraine. Economist Renaud Foucart says the rare meeting reflects a deeper clash between economic constraints, political accountability and the approaching presidential election, while serving Macron’s legacy-building and pro-European aims.

FFrance 24 English
Macron addresses energy crisis, warns of ‘hybrid attacks’World

French President Emmanuel Macron said Friday that France would convene a G7 meeting focused on energy in the coming weeks as fuel prices surge amid the US-Iran war. After meeting party leaders on the energy crisis and international security, he said he had ordered measures to shield critical infrastructure from growing Russian “hybrid attacks.”

FFrance 24 English
REPLAY: Macron orders plan to counter 'Russian hybrid attacks'Politics

French President Emmanuel Macron said Friday that he had ordered measures to protect the country’s critical infrastructure and defence-industry sites from increasing Russian hybrid attacks. He made the announcement after meeting political party leaders in Paris to discuss international developments, including the wars in the Middle East and Ukraine.

FFrance 24 English
Macron summons French party leaders for talks on the Middle East and UkrainePolitics

French President Emmanuel Macron is meeting leaders of France’s political parties at the Elysée on Friday to discuss the wars in the Middle East and Ukraine, along with their implications for France’s security and energy as fuel prices surge.

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